Here's why Doug Ford wants to bypass usual rules to fast track new developments in Ontario
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If you were previously unaware of what Minister's Zoning Orders (MZO) were, you've likely heard the term lately due to the swirl of discussion about Ontario Premier Doug Ford's controversial use of them.
Through MZOs, the province can bypass due municipal processes before a new development is permitted — processes that include things like public consultation meetings, in which residents and other stakeholders are given information about a forthcoming project in their community and can give their input.